[Disclosure: Blog Brûlée is being partially funded by the generosity of brands mentioned in this post.] Ahh, this refreshing recipe represents the last gasp of summer – I hold on to it for as long as possible (I tune out anything pumpkin until the official first day of fall.) And I’m not only feeling sentimental…

This easy way to make risotto is totally hands-off. The cheesy, creamy rice dish cooks only 1 hour in the slow cooker. Cauliflower, sweet peas and Parmesan cheese make this a favorite comfort food – and our most-requested birthday dinner! This recipe was originally published here in 2012 – and has become one of our…

[Disclosure: As a co-owner of The Recipe ReDux, I was compensated to co-manage this recipe contest with Kikkoman. I also received free samples of Kikkoman soy sauces. Thoughts and opinions are my own.] Our latest Recipe ReDux sponsored contest with Kikkoman had me intrigued. It’s no secret that soy sauce is often associated with being…

Sweet chili sauce, fresh cilantro and mint will take your roasted Brussels sprouts to the next level of crave-ability! Last month, my husband and I got to go on an all-day “adult playdate” with my cousin and her husband at the Jersey shore. We set the kids up with a sitter and headed to Cape…

Updated for modern tastes, this recipe for Scalloped Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Mushrooms features tricks to make it lighter than cream-drenched “covered dishes” of the past. But it’s still one cozy casserole! Layer after layer of warm cheesy potatoes: That’s pretty much a classic definition for comfort food. Buttery, yellow-skinned potatoes and thickly sliced…

A super budget-friendly way to fill your lunchbox. Keep a container of these flavor-packed chickpeas in the fridge and add to meals to beef up the veggie count and the protein content. Everyone in my family is totally loving these 4-Ingredient Lemon Chickpeas in their lunchboxes. They’ve become a sought-after salad salad topper; we scoop them…

A sunny side dish that’s done in about 10 minutes – and will brighten the day of kids or anyone. Need a quick side for chicken, fish, pork or even #MeatlessMonday? How about a dish that everyone at the table – including kids and the husband – will adore? With only five ingredients, these sweet,…

Eat more leafy greens this year with these delicious, family-friendly recipes featuring spinach, kale, collards, Swiss chard and more! It’s a new year and a good majority us (even us dietitians) are vowing to drink more water, do more meal prep, eat more whole grains, plant-based meals, vegetables…..and the list goes on. Getting more leafy…

This colorful dish takes the classic Broccoli Bacon Salad to a whole new level with sweet candied bacon, golden raisins and a healthy creamy dressing ~ by Serena Ball, MS,RD {Disclosure: As co-owners of The Recipe ReDux, we were compensated to manage the California Raisin contest. We are not eligible to win prizes associated with the…

What kind of green beans will be on your Thanksgiving table this Thursday? Classic green bean casserole? (Check out Serena’s version of the traditional dish with her Healthy Green Bean Casserole featuring cremini mushrooms and caramelized onions.) Or are you looking for something a little bit different?

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We’re two dietitians who love food as much as you do! We're also moms and business owners who share our family recipes, healthy kitchen hacks and nutrition adventures while keeping it real in the kitchen with you.